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>> no, we have the perfect case in the united states. in the 1990, we passed the clean air act to try to get rid of acid rain. it was 18 million tons, and we got it down to 9. it cost $1 or $2 billion a year and throws off $122 billion in reduced medical expenses. so it is worth -- and as a matter of fact, the success of the acid rain program is what drove the world to come up with carbon trading as an alternative to taxes. >> i mean, i guess that people need to see first what a big problem it is, and then look for solutions and opportunities to trade, but in june, the american clean energy and emissions act set reductions on greenhouse gases by 2020 so we have a deadline in place. and the congressional budget office estimates that could cost to economy $22 billion which is really fascinating. in 2010 a dollars or $175 per household. do you think that congress is taking the right steps? >> i think that congress is absolutely taking the right steps. we have more to go in the senate. they will enhance the bill, and then you have the joint
>> no, we have the perfect case in the united states. in the 1990, we passed the clean air act to try to get rid of acid rain. it was 18 million tons, and we got it down to 9. it cost $1 or $2 billion a year and throws off $122 billion in reduced medical expenses. so it is worth -- and as a matter of fact, the success of the acid rain program is what drove the world to come up with carbon trading as an alternative to taxes. >> i mean, i guess that people need to see first what a big...
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. >> in just one more day, the united states will host the summer olympic games before 2016. the president is trying to get them to a war chicago with the games. >> in the city of -- to award chicago with the games. >> first lady michelle obama has been there for the past day selling her home town park. >> this is the opportunity for the united states to connect with the world in a really important way at a very critical time. >> she is joined by oprah. >> for us to be able to host the 2016 olympic games would be what my grandmother used to say is our crowning glory. >> an all-out effort to put chicago above the other final serious in six cities like tokyo, madrid, and rio de janeiro. chicago holds its golden ticket is in a presidential pitch. >> i will land, speak, and fly right back. >> experts say he could make all of the difference. >> chicago is enhanced by the fact that the president will be on hand here. >> but everybody agrees with the president's participation. >> he is the president of the united states, not the mayor of chicago. >> some in chicago say they do not w
. >> in just one more day, the united states will host the summer olympic games before 2016. the president is trying to get them to a war chicago with the games. >> in the city of -- to award chicago with the games. >> first lady michelle obama has been there for the past day selling her home town park. >> this is the opportunity for the united states to connect with the world in a really important way at a very critical time. >> she is joined by oprah. >>...
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. >> i promise you this, the city of chicago and united states of america will make the world product. >> other cities under consideration are rio, tokyo, and madrid. they will find out who gets the gold later today. >> som florida parents are upset with the vocabulary word being taught in an ap course it. the board appears i \ -- the word lay -- "the kama sutra" is the word. we want to know what you think. email us at watercooler@wbaltv.com. coming up, a popular tv show highlighting the lives of a very large family hstops production. >> it some dogs are healthy now and looking for new families. >> just a couple of accidents. ring ring ring ring. hey, your chicken noodles ringing. ring ring. progresso. hi, may i speak to my oggy please? thank you. i'm sorry, who? my grandma. this is obviously her chicken noodle soup. only hers tastes like this. just put my oggy on the phone. thanks so much. hold one moment please. another person calling for her grandmother. she thinks it's her soup huh? i'm told she's in the garden picking herbs. she is so cute. okay well i'll hold. she's holding. wha
. >> i promise you this, the city of chicago and united states of america will make the world product. >> other cities under consideration are rio, tokyo, and madrid. they will find out who gets the gold later today. >> som florida parents are upset with the vocabulary word being taught in an ap course it. the board appears i \ -- the word lay -- "the kama sutra" is the word. we want to know what you think. email us at watercooler@wbaltv.com. coming up, a popular tv...
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there is a lot of pressure that we need to do well for the united states. >> my job is to get it going as fast as i can. >> the fund-raiser held support the federation's training, research, and development program. they will compete in vancouver in february. >> which city will host the 2016 olympic games progress no one is watching as closely as those folks in chicago. j. gray is in copenhagen with the latest. >> president barack obama boarded air force one for an overnight flight to denmark. he will join a team already on ground in copenhagen led by the first lady. >> this is an opportunity for the united states to connect to the world. >> another key player for the delegation is the first lady of television, oprah winfrey. >> my message is about my love and my love for chicago. the spirit that we know the olympic games will bring. >> as the delegation gathers, a host of celebrities and dignitaries are making the final push for chicago. >> you know who is the difference maker. >> the president is apparently making a strong impression on the voting members. >> i will listen to him very
there is a lot of pressure that we need to do well for the united states. >> my job is to get it going as fast as i can. >> the fund-raiser held support the federation's training, research, and development program. they will compete in vancouver in february. >> which city will host the 2016 olympic games progress no one is watching as closely as those folks in chicago. j. gray is in copenhagen with the latest. >> president barack obama boarded air force one for an...
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this moisture will be getting into the southern part of the united states. sunny to partly cloudy skies on wednesday and thursday. the showers start to approach on friday. saturday looks like the best chance for rain here in baltimore. temperatures ru baltimore. temperatures run in 5-10 degrees above normal. light and variable wind under sunny skies. those 70's around the chesapeake bay. we will see some sunshine as well with high temperatures of about 71. light and variable winds for some of voting. showers -- boating. showers arrive friday night and possibly a heavy downpour on saturday. >> an update on the flamingo fiasco. why you will not get to see the pink >> hello, america. it is tuesday, october 20. the estimated jackpot is $12 million. you must match these five numbers and the gold medal of all to win. -- megaball to win. here are the numbers. 45-17-55-25-13. mega ball is 8. ♪ my sunglasses! ♪ ♪ people say i'm forgetful. (horn honks) ♪ maybe that's why we go to so many memorable places. the all-new subaru outback. love the road you're on. >>
this moisture will be getting into the southern part of the united states. sunny to partly cloudy skies on wednesday and thursday. the showers start to approach on friday. saturday looks like the best chance for rain here in baltimore. temperatures ru baltimore. temperatures run in 5-10 degrees above normal. light and variable wind under sunny skies. those 70's around the chesapeake bay. we will see some sunshine as well with high temperatures of about 71. light and variable winds for some of...
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go ahead, barry. >> well, governor kaine, this is actually the president of the united states calling. >> no oh, my gosh. >> i have questions about traffic in northern virginia. >> president obama on line one at the radio station today in washington. >>> school's out in washington, so the obamas later in the day decided to get out of the house. the first lady, both girls and the dog paid a visit to children's national medical center in washington. bo the dog who is still a puppy has never seen santa before and had a few things to say. >> what did you get the president for christmas? >> i can't tell. >> they're going to tell. >> it's something good though. >> it's good. >> the obama girls, their mom and their dog at children's hospital in washington today. >>> we are back in a moment with some people worth remembering, including a woman who inspired a president. look, i don't want to work forever. then we need to figure this out now. our nest egg took a real hit. what's that website your friend mentioned? retirementredzone.com? that's it, from prudential. she talked to her financial ad
go ahead, barry. >> well, governor kaine, this is actually the president of the united states calling. >> no oh, my gosh. >> i have questions about traffic in northern virginia. >> president obama on line one at the radio station today in washington. >>> school's out in washington, so the obamas later in the day decided to get out of the house. the first lady, both girls and the dog paid a visit to children's national medical center in washington. bo the dog who...
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july 10, 1999, a penalty kick that won the world cup for the united states. her celebration put her on the map and landed her sports brought in the sports museum of america -- the sports bra in the sports museum of america. it was recently returned to her. 10 years later, she is 41-years old,a mom, and still play soccer. tom brady spent a lot of money on the plants. someone stole his plants. a 61-year-old convicted bank robber said he collected scrap metal. he said he thought that two flower planters were trash behind a condo. they were worth a thousand dollars. it was tom brady's condominium. he is in big trouble. the guy has agreed to pay $4,000 in restitution. that is it for spurts. >> insta-weather plus seven-day forecast, a chance for a thunderstorm tomorrow evening. most of the weekend should be pretty pleasant. then the temperatures cool off again early next week. >> that sounds good. thank you for joining us. >> have a great weekend. [ cheers and applause ]
july 10, 1999, a penalty kick that won the world cup for the united states. her celebration put her on the map and landed her sports brought in the sports museum of america -- the sports bra in the sports museum of america. it was recently returned to her. 10 years later, she is 41-years old,a mom, and still play soccer. tom brady spent a lot of money on the plants. someone stole his plants. a 61-year-old convicted bank robber said he collected scrap metal. he said he thought that two flower...
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. >> this bill violates the united states constitution. >> reporter: they say the mandate is unconstitutional. >> to require americans to purchase something they may not want. >> reporter: republicans say nebraska democrat ben nelson getting $100 million for his state in return for his vote is unconstitutional. in a new ad, some liberals claim president obama promised a public option. >> my plan i sign must include an insurance exchange, including a public option to increase competition and keep insurance companies honest. >> reporter: but the president told pbs the senate bill is not half a loaf. >> this is .09 of a loaf. for a family out there that right now doesn't have health insurance, it is a great deal. it is a full loaf. and for people who have health care right now, this is a good deal. >> reporter: the public option is no longer an obama promise but it will be an issue next year when senate and house bills have to be merged. i'm steve handelsman, nbc news, capitol hill. >>> what started as a hoax to land a reality tv show has left the colorado parents of the so-called balloon boy fa
. >> this bill violates the united states constitution. >> reporter: they say the mandate is unconstitutional. >> to require americans to purchase something they may not want. >> reporter: republicans say nebraska democrat ben nelson getting $100 million for his state in return for his vote is unconstitutional. in a new ad, some liberals claim president obama promised a public option. >> my plan i sign must include an insurance exchange, including a public option...
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is the largest free art festival in the united states. it is live in baltimore city. it is crowded. they came for performance and visual artists and entertainment. we have run into a lot of characters since it started on friday. this is tom. he is a genuine source swallowwort. -- he is a genuine sword s wallower. we have a link of the complete listings on our web site wbaltv.com >> sports is coming at next. >> testing is underway on the washington metro after the deadly train collision last month. we will tell you what it means for traveling this weekend. >> an apartment fire claimed the life of a young boy while critically injuring another. investigators say the whole thing c >>> the red line metro service should be up and running again in about an hour. the ntsb suspended service to run tests after the deadly crash last month. the crash killed nine people, including the operator. 70 other people were injured. investigators believe a trailer -- if though you're in the signaling system led to the crash. the exact cause is not known. >>> a fire in prince george's county is being rule
is the largest free art festival in the united states. it is live in baltimore city. it is crowded. they came for performance and visual artists and entertainment. we have run into a lot of characters since it started on friday. this is tom. he is a genuine source swallowwort. -- he is a genuine sword s wallower. we have a link of the complete listings on our web site wbaltv.com >> sports is coming at next. >> testing is underway on the washington metro after the deadly train...
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. >> we have to lay a new foundation that will allow the united states of america to thrive and compete in a global economy. it means finally controlling the health care costs that are driving this nation into debt. >> a tough republican says nonsense. >> the assumption that doing health care is going to help the economy, which the president has been selling, is utter nonsense. it's a whole separate issue. >> negotiators in the senate claim progress in winning over skeptical democrats. west virginia's rockefeller for one is against the insurance coop idea that could win g.o.p. vote. >> it is the most honest, really down in the trenches trading abuse that we've had. >> but senate leaders now say no vote in august. that was the president's deadline. >> that's ok. i just want people to keep on working. >> and critics know timing affects the bill. >> postponing the health care legislation likely means a more limited program and a program that less changes the status quo. >> not the big health care change president obama says families, businesses and the nation's economy needs. today the oba
. >> we have to lay a new foundation that will allow the united states of america to thrive and compete in a global economy. it means finally controlling the health care costs that are driving this nation into debt. >> a tough republican says nonsense. >> the assumption that doing health care is going to help the economy, which the president has been selling, is utter nonsense. it's a whole separate issue. >> negotiators in the senate claim progress in winning over...
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. >> if they turned up looking like that in the united states -- >> you're right, you're right. >> the show went on from there. other pablists weren't upset by the act, but the host could tell harry connick was. he apologized to harry and let him say more at the end of the show pop i just want to say on behalf of my country, i know it was done humorous, but we spent so much time not making black people look like buffoons that ewhen we see something like that, we really take it to heart. >> harry connick says he still loves the show and the australian people there, but called the incident a mistake in judgment. >>> through the archivist of major league baseball, here it is, they've released a grainy piece of film never shown before. it shows babe ruth in the 1920s at yankee stadium. he's at-bat. gehrig is on deck. they want to know what game it is. they want to know what other clues and details they're missing. they're looking for comment. >>> up next, what the first lady did not know, what no one knew about her own family until now. the one thing about smoking - is it dominates your li
. >> if they turned up looking like that in the united states -- >> you're right, you're right. >> the show went on from there. other pablists weren't upset by the act, but the host could tell harry connick was. he apologized to harry and let him say more at the end of the show pop i just want to say on behalf of my country, i know it was done humorous, but we spent so much time not making black people look like buffoons that ewhen we see something like that, we really take it...
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no for training exercises in the united states so american soldiers have a simulated sense of what it's like. chris: hey, we're rich. howard? it's all borrowed money anyway. >> some of the big banks are doing better but the agency of government that protects the depositors are in serious trouble and having to borrow from the banks but that might not be enough and treasury may have to loan money to those agencies to make sure the banks are solid and the banks and treasury don't like it. chris: the big question of the week, no drama obama, avoid the big rift among the big shots in his administration. is it still no drama? >> closed captioning provided by -- chris: welcome back. in most administrations there were legendary personality conflicts and foreign policies, kissinger versus rogers, pierzynski versus cyrus vance and colin powell versus cheney. so far has no drama obama avoided a personality rift in his administration? >> all the big stories about the egos going to the obama administration on foreign policy and economic policy he avoided them. >> not yet but then again, just think w
no for training exercises in the united states so american soldiers have a simulated sense of what it's like. chris: hey, we're rich. howard? it's all borrowed money anyway. >> some of the big banks are doing better but the agency of government that protects the depositors are in serious trouble and having to borrow from the banks but that might not be enough and treasury may have to loan money to those agencies to make sure the banks are solid and the banks and treasury don't like it....
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. >> united states is a very threatened country, so israeli -- israeli, there is a high risk that maybe an airplane could explode or something. because there is so much persons that want to make harm to this country. >> reporter: once again, airport security is changing. kerry sanders, nbc news, miami. >> reporter: this is kevin tibbles in detroit. and this may be air travel's new reality. as hundreds of passengers nervous about increased security cram detroit's metro airport. >> we didn't want to miss our flight, so we were able to at least get here early enough to stand in line and wait. >> folks are probably more anxious about not knowing what security procedures -- new security procedures might be waiting for them at the airport, so they're coming here way, way early -- i mean, six, seven hours before their garture time. >> reporter: for security reasons, officials are not saying exactly what the new procedures are, but passengers can expect further patdowns and hand-checks. and pilots, at their discretion, may request that on international flights bound for the u.s. passengers rema
. >> united states is a very threatened country, so israeli -- israeli, there is a high risk that maybe an airplane could explode or something. because there is so much persons that want to make harm to this country. >> reporter: once again, airport security is changing. kerry sanders, nbc news, miami. >> reporter: this is kevin tibbles in detroit. and this may be air travel's new reality. as hundreds of passengers nervous about increased security cram detroit's metro airport....
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>> if iran does not take steps to live up to the obligations, then the united states will not continue to negotiate indefinitely. the u.s. ambassador to the ee then the economy, a staggering unemployment of 10%. despite the massive stimulus, where are the jobs? >> today's jobs report is a staggering reminder that it comes in fix and starts and we need to grind out this recovery step by step. >> plus, prospects fade from public options. part of the health care plan. >>> and the president goes for the gold but comes home empty handed. the 2016 games to be held injury ohio, not chick kag go. strong opinions about what it means. and david brooks and e.j.dione and mike murphy. >>> finally, in our meet the press minute, remembering william sapphire, who appeared on this program 99 times throughout the course of his career. >>> but, first, news about iran and this morning's newspaper, the new york times reports that they may be closer to producing a nuclear weapon as it comes as the international inspector irs with ahmadinejad. what does it mean for the negotiations with iran? here with us li
>> if iran does not take steps to live up to the obligations, then the united states will not continue to negotiate indefinitely. the u.s. ambassador to the ee then the economy, a staggering unemployment of 10%. despite the massive stimulus, where are the jobs? >> today's jobs report is a staggering reminder that it comes in fix and starts and we need to grind out this recovery step by step. >> plus, prospects fade from public options. part of the health care plan....
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it got all the way to the high court of the united states. our justice correspondent, pete williams is there for the arguments. pete, good evening. >> reporter: brian, crosses of one kind of enough have stood on the desert for 35 years put up to honor servicemen killed in battle. the question is, can this one stay? it towers above an outcropping called sunrise rock. a 7 foot tall white cross made of white pipes in a remote part of california's mojave desert. that's federal land. but frank wona, a federal employee, thinks it doesn't belong there. as a practicing catholic, he has nothing against crosses but he says this shows government favoriteism against one religion. >> i don't want the cross to be permanently placed on federal government public lands or any other public lands for that matter. >> reporter: you now ep closed in plywood, on lower courts. hoping to end the dispute, congress ordered the land under the cross sold to the vfw. >> this is a cross to honor the war dead. most of the cemeteries, do not tear this cross down. >> reporter
it got all the way to the high court of the united states. our justice correspondent, pete williams is there for the arguments. pete, good evening. >> reporter: brian, crosses of one kind of enough have stood on the desert for 35 years put up to honor servicemen killed in battle. the question is, can this one stay? it towers above an outcropping called sunrise rock. a 7 foot tall white cross made of white pipes in a remote part of california's mojave desert. that's federal land. but frank...
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the fight is between the international olympic committee and the united states committee. they are in disputes over money. >> reporter: unlike rio de janeiro where thousands celebrated today, public support was tepid. a recent poll found less than half of chicagoans were in favor of their city hosting the games. >> whether you are for or against the games, you want a better chicago. >> reporter: those deeply familiar with rio de janeiro's proposal said geography was on its side. >> it's all of south america. the single biggest reason they won in their very passionate layout of their plan. they did the most unbelievable job -- >>> meantime, the white house is dismissing republican complaints the president shouldn't have made the trip. david axelrod said the only thing the president missed was a good night's sleep. >> lester holt starting us off in chicago tonight, thanks. >>> now, a word about the winners, rio deja nar owe. the picture is more complicated. they mounted a huge effort and they won. you could almost hear the celebration from here. somehow miguel almaguer found
the fight is between the international olympic committee and the united states committee. they are in disputes over money. >> reporter: unlike rio de janeiro where thousands celebrated today, public support was tepid. a recent poll found less than half of chicagoans were in favor of their city hosting the games. >> whether you are for or against the games, you want a better chicago. >> reporter: those deeply familiar with rio de janeiro's proposal said geography was on its...
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the united states, the united nations and the european union have all condemned israel after that nation's supreme court ordered the eviction of more than 50,000 palestinians from homes in east jerusalem. leading the criticism, secretary of state hillary clinton, who called the move by israel, quote, provocative and regrettable. >>> meanwhile, secretary clinton is now on her way to africa for a seven of nation trip. during the tour, she's expected to push for stability in somalia and free trade for african nations across the continent. >>> in a rare attack on the relatively calm afghan capital of kabul, eight rockets slammed into the city at daybreak with one damaging an afghan official's house near the u.s. embassy. the taliban claimed responsibility for the blast. >>> and scientists are on a three-week voyage to study a huge mass of plastic accumulating in one particular spot in the pacific ocean. it's known as the great pacific garbage patch. researchers want to know how much debris is there and what its effect is on marine life. >>> here's an early look at how wall street will kick off
the united states, the united nations and the european union have all condemned israel after that nation's supreme court ordered the eviction of more than 50,000 palestinians from homes in east jerusalem. leading the criticism, secretary of state hillary clinton, who called the move by israel, quote, provocative and regrettable. >>> meanwhile, secretary clinton is now on her way to africa for a seven of nation trip. during the tour, she's expected to push for stability in somalia and...
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that anniversary is also being marked here in the united states, but not without its controversy. protesters are blasting officials at new york city's empire state building for shining red and yellow lights from the top of the very familiar landmark. although the skyscraper often marks events with custom lighting, critics say this tribute offers support for a brutal communist chinese government with a poor human rights record. the building's management however says it, quote, celebrates many cultures and causes in the world. >>> well, thousands of people are believed to be trapped in rubble following a pair of indonesian earthquakes. the latest was just this morning. today's 6.8 magnitude quake struck about 150 miles from the epicenter of yesterday's disaster which killed at least 467 people. a huge swath of western indonesia was devastated with entire villages destroyed. at least 200 bodies were found in one coastal town alone. meanwhile, the death toll from an earthquake triggered tsunami in the samoaen islands now stands at 149. officials say that figure is expected to rise. mu
that anniversary is also being marked here in the united states, but not without its controversy. protesters are blasting officials at new york city's empire state building for shining red and yellow lights from the top of the very familiar landmark. although the skyscraper often marks events with custom lighting, critics say this tribute offers support for a brutal communist chinese government with a poor human rights record. the building's management however says it, quote, celebrates many...
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that the state department and the white house and every organ of the united states would support back and deliver the best games ever if, in fact, chicago got that vote. but there's no sense at all at this point of course whether those two individuals even as persuasive as they are has swung the vote in chicago's favor. we won't know the answer until 1:00 p.m. eastern today. back to you, dan. >> all right, jim, thank you. well, if chicago beats the competition, the whole country could see an impact from hosting the games. the windy city, though, that would be center stage with a global spotlight. kristen dahlgren is live for a look at the city's push. the excitement has got to be building. >> reporter: you know, it really is, dan. if you watch the presentation, a lot of it focused on the people of chicago, including touching letters from kids and athletes that were free here. and you can bet a lot of people here were watching very closely. the local stations actually went on the air 1:45 local time to carry chicago's presentation live. now, not everybody in the city is excited about t
that the state department and the white house and every organ of the united states would support back and deliver the best games ever if, in fact, chicago got that vote. but there's no sense at all at this point of course whether those two individuals even as persuasive as they are has swung the vote in chicago's favor. we won't know the answer until 1:00 p.m. eastern today. back to you, dan. >> all right, jim, thank you. well, if chicago beats the competition, the whole country could see...
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one a day men's. >>> the united states is down to one surviving veteran of world war i. frank buckles is 108 years old, lives in west virginia. today in the united kingdom they buried their last veteran of the trench warfare that claimed almost 1 million brits. his name was harry patch, he was 111. and he was remembered by a nation that reveres its veterans. our report from london tonight from nbc's tom aspel. >> reporter: six young soldiers carrying the coffin of an old comrade today. ♪ >> reporter: harry patch, britain's last surviving soldier from world war i. today his honor guard from drawn from the rifles regiment, the successors to patch's old unit which fought in belgium at the battle in 1917 where half a million men on both sides died in 100 days of fighting for five miles of territory. he never talked about his war, not even to his wife and closest friends until he turned 100. all that time to remember the horror of losing friends under fire. >> they burst just behind, the last three who had the ammunition carriers coming up behind me. they were gone. blown t
one a day men's. >>> the united states is down to one surviving veteran of world war i. frank buckles is 108 years old, lives in west virginia. today in the united kingdom they buried their last veteran of the trench warfare that claimed almost 1 million brits. his name was harry patch, he was 111. and he was remembered by a nation that reveres its veterans. our report from london tonight from nbc's tom aspel. >> reporter: six young soldiers carrying the coffin of an old comrade...
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. >> throughout the nation, and outside the united states, speed cameras work. this technology is a forceful plyer, reducing speeds of autos, reducing crashes. >> police will factor in crash, speed, and citizen complaints in considering where to put the cameras. the bill would authorize the use of speed cameras by october 1st. >> while we're talking about cars, the government's cash for clunkers program is running on empty right now, a victim of its own success. will more money be offered, or will the program end a little early? >> we'll have the story. >> it's the same story at auto dealerships across the country. >> our phones are ringing off the hooks. we are just selling eight or 10 a day from each store sometimes. >> new cars flying off the lots, gas guzzlers being left in the dust. >> saturday and monday, and part of tuesday, we were just going crazy. >> uncle sam's offer of trade in rebates up to $4,500 has given the auto industry a sudden boost. >> we estimate that about 220,000 vehicles has been sold. >> not more than a few weeks ago, there were skeptic
. >> throughout the nation, and outside the united states, speed cameras work. this technology is a forceful plyer, reducing speeds of autos, reducing crashes. >> police will factor in crash, speed, and citizen complaints in considering where to put the cameras. the bill would authorize the use of speed cameras by october 1st. >> while we're talking about cars, the government's cash for clunkers program is running on empty right now, a victim of its own success. will more...
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but at least to give you an idea, still, there's bermuda, east coast of the united states, expected to bring this north basically into saturday, sunday time frame. it has slowed down a little bit. still expected to be a major hurricane off the coastline. primary inpact, waves will be the biggest issue as far as rip currents. very dangerous at the beaches. very significant thunderstorm activity. we will see a chance towards d.c., new york city by late this afternoon. something to keep in mind as far as you head out the door is concerned, mild air mass in place. the only reason we won't see 90s will be the chances for showers. there's a look at the region. let's check out your local forecast. portland, maine, coming in on the sunny side of things, # 0 degrees. however, a few other areas, grand rapids, michigan, 81 degrees. again, a good opportunity for thunderstorms. same story in philly by later on today. so, christina, lots more to determine as far as the path of hurricane bill. we'll talk about the finish of the week coming up. >>> looking forward to that, thanks todd. >>> oil spurts,
but at least to give you an idea, still, there's bermuda, east coast of the united states, expected to bring this north basically into saturday, sunday time frame. it has slowed down a little bit. still expected to be a major hurricane off the coastline. primary inpact, waves will be the biggest issue as far as rip currents. very dangerous at the beaches. very significant thunderstorm activity. we will see a chance towards d.c., new york city by late this afternoon. something to keep in mind as...
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units made by a company in nebraska. the state chose the two-piece system which includes the anklet and the g.p.s. device the offender is supposed to carry. so where was it? the g.p.s. box, the unit, where was that? >> on delaney street. >> several miles from where davis was. officials say the advantage of the system is that it immediately sends a red flag if the offender goes somewhere without the portable device. but because davis left the device at home, it was of no help in locating him. juvenile authorities won't say when or how often davis had been flagged for violating the system. >> he was wearing it. he wasn't supposed to be outside at all. >> did he go outside? >> yeah. >> how often? >> we went outside every day. >> she told us she does not believe lamont davis had anything to do with the shooting of the little girl. the company that makes the g.p.s. system and is under contract with the state did not return our call today. live tonight from the newsroom, jayne miller, wbal-tv 11 news. >> city and state officia
units made by a company in nebraska. the state chose the two-piece system which includes the anklet and the g.p.s. device the offender is supposed to carry. so where was it? the g.p.s. box, the unit, where was that? >> on delaney street. >> several miles from where davis was. officials say the advantage of the system is that it immediately sends a red flag if the offender goes somewhere without the portable device. but because davis left the device at home, it was of no help in...
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states. of course, when you try to log on, there's a two hour delay. and then they send your email to the wrong location. but it doesn't matter. and finally, exit polling shows the turnout among democratic voters in last week's elections was exceptionally low. in fact, the hottest topic in political circles is whether the democrats have lost the ability to get their supporters to show up on election day. >> questlove: wait a minute, jimmy. did you just say "hottest topic"? >> jimmy: yeah, i said "hottest topic," yeah. i was going to make a joke about it, but the chance of political shakeup in 2010. but this news doesn't need a joke. i think it needs to be slow-jammed. hit me over the head with it! ♪ oh, yeah [ cheers and applause ] ♪ hey, i'm jimmy james i want to turn you out to vote ♪ ♪ some of the people over the land are saying the democrats can no longer do ♪ ♪ the democrats really have a lot to fear 'cause they can't run obama every year ♪ ♪ you see, as one slowly spread
states. of course, when you try to log on, there's a two hour delay. and then they send your email to the wrong location. but it doesn't matter. and finally, exit polling shows the turnout among democratic voters in last week's elections was exceptionally low. in fact, the hottest topic in political circles is whether the democrats have lost the ability to get their supporters to show up on election day. >> questlove: wait a minute, jimmy. did you just say "hottest topic"?...
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following its nuclear test last may, pyongyang says he will only stop development if the united states bans the policy of confrontation. speaking to the u.n. general assembly, a top official blasted the body's security council which approved expanded sanctions directly following that test. although the north says its nuclear ambitions -- the u.s. expects it to sell its nuclear intelligence overseas. >>> there are new reports this morning to attack targets in new york city following the arrest and indictment of 24-year-old najibullah zazi, an official tells the "associated press," three possible accomplices have been identified. zazi's accused of buying up beauty products whose chemicals can be used to make bombs. although the identities are not being revealed. they are said to be from new york city. >>> new census figures shows the recent economic crisis is hitting those americans with the least to spare the hardest. the dwindling paychecks of 13.2% of americans living at or below the poverty level looks even smaller when compared with the wealthiest among us. now, those who make more
following its nuclear test last may, pyongyang says he will only stop development if the united states bans the policy of confrontation. speaking to the u.n. general assembly, a top official blasted the body's security council which approved expanded sanctions directly following that test. although the north says its nuclear ambitions -- the u.s. expects it to sell its nuclear intelligence overseas. >>> there are new reports this morning to attack targets in new york city following the...
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it attempts to bring him back to the united states -- the stepfather is trying to retain custody. >> it was a snowball fight that went terribly wrong, all starting with a large crowd playing in the snow. after snowballs slammed a red hummer, the man inside got out and drew a gun. the situation became even more intense when another snowball hit the off-duty officer in the face. >> at first, it was on clear that he was affiliated with law enforcement at all, so people were confused. people started freaking out. >> reports of a man with a gun prompted uniformed officers to respond with their guns drawn. no shots were fired and no one was hurt. >> i think he is guilty of being a very bad sport. >> a new fee being charged by a verizon is raising questions. >> you may remember brittany murphy, today people are mourning her death. >> things are going to change at the end of the week. here is a look outside, clear skies, 34 >> see how residents in your neighborhood and are dealing with the snow. one horror story -- what you should know before accepting help from strangers. plus, a long delay
it attempts to bring him back to the united states -- the stepfather is trying to retain custody. >> it was a snowball fight that went terribly wrong, all starting with a large crowd playing in the snow. after snowballs slammed a red hummer, the man inside got out and drew a gun. the situation became even more intense when another snowball hit the off-duty officer in the face. >> at first, it was on clear that he was affiliated with law enforcement at all, so people were confused....
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states. >> he's always had to worry about just this possibility happening because he's obviously aware that there seems some vendetta against him. >> reporter: he made some of the defining films of the 1960s in poland and britain, then moved to hollywood to make "rosemary's ba baby" in 1968. it's still considered one of the darkest of horror movies. a year later his wife, the actress sharon tate, was murdered by cult followers of charles manson. she was eight months pregnant. his fans doub doubted his ability to recover, but he came back with china town in 1974 and a brief appearance alongside jack nicholson. shortly after that he was a fugitive from justice. >> do you know what happens to noisy fellas? >> never dreamed of finding myself on the other side of the law. >> reporter: in 1977 poland ski was arrested and allowed to plead guilty to having unlawful sex with 13-year-old samantha ghali. claims the jug reneged?)s? on a sentencing deal. he receive aid director oscar for his 2003 film the pie nis. he couldn't go to california so his friend harrison ford traveled abroad to present i
states. >> he's always had to worry about just this possibility happening because he's obviously aware that there seems some vendetta against him. >> reporter: he made some of the defining films of the 1960s in poland and britain, then moved to hollywood to make "rosemary's ba baby" in 1968. it's still considered one of the darkest of horror movies. a year later his wife, the actress sharon tate, was murdered by cult followers of charles manson. she was eight months...
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what is your response to the president of the united states? that it is inconsistent with the peace program? >> translator: i don't think mr. obama is a nuclear expert. we think that we have to leave it to the iaea and let them carry out their duties. >> he's in new york today. he dodged a question about whether there are other nuclear facilities we don't know about. in his news conference later today, chuck todd joins us from pittsburgh where he made the remarks. >> reporter: the president was asked repeatedly today, what's next. you revealed the evidence you believe iran is trying to nuke lee arize. he pointed to october 1 and the talks andrea mitchell pointed out. seemed to duck the idea of how long they would give the iranians. talking to officials behind the scenes, they believe that iran has to immediately allow for the atomic agency to inspect. two, this may be about trying to get china on board. one thing that makes this administration hopeful is this time they mean it. russia is on board. everything about next week may be making the fi
what is your response to the president of the united states? that it is inconsistent with the peace program? >> translator: i don't think mr. obama is a nuclear expert. we think that we have to leave it to the iaea and let them carry out their duties. >> he's in new york today. he dodged a question about whether there are other nuclear facilities we don't know about. in his news conference later today, chuck todd joins us from pittsburgh where he made the remarks. >> reporter:...
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states can accomplish here in copenhagen. lisa jackson, head of the environmental protection agency led the obama full-court press. >> we've been hard at work confronting climate change through a wide range of initiatives. >> reporter: here at copenhagen, 4,000 miles from home, jackson couldn't escape domestic politics. today sarah palin in a "the washington post" op-ed accused the epa of doing an end run around the american people, by planning to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. jackson said by taking action this week, she was implementing the clean air act. >> that's where they can be addressed. we had to make a finding. we owe that to the american people. i'm afraid i don't understand her logic. >> reporter: palin acknowledged global warming in the paper and on the campaign trail. >> alaska, filled with seas, impact the climate change. we know that it's real. >> reporter: in "the post," palin wrote stolen e-mails reveal a highly politicalized scientific circle, pushing policies in copenhagen that would change our economy
states can accomplish here in copenhagen. lisa jackson, head of the environmental protection agency led the obama full-court press. >> we've been hard at work confronting climate change through a wide range of initiatives. >> reporter: here at copenhagen, 4,000 miles from home, jackson couldn't escape domestic politics. today sarah palin in a "the washington post" op-ed accused the epa of doing an end run around the american people, by planning to regulate greenhouse gas...
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. >> reporter: the new virus continues to spread in the united states. unusual for summer. and at least 50 summer camps have been shut. most cases are moderate or mild. but it has killed 170 americans. 2/3 with some underlying health condition that put them at risk. it is also striking other northern hemisphere countries. in england, infecting one of the stars of the next harry potter movie. >> quite scary when they told me i had swine flu. it has been in the press and stuff. it's kind of like, i am honestly fine. >> reporter: big outbreaks in chile, argentina and australia, where regular flu season is just beginning. wor worry u.s. officials. production of a vaccine is proceeding at full speed. tests if it is safe and effective will begin in early august. if it works the first doses for the public should be available mid october. but officials warn that vaccination will be a massive effort and at first supplies will be limited. given initially to school-aged children, pregnant women, and those with conditions including asthma, heart disease, diabetes and obesity that put t
. >> reporter: the new virus continues to spread in the united states. unusual for summer. and at least 50 summer camps have been shut. most cases are moderate or mild. but it has killed 170 americans. 2/3 with some underlying health condition that put them at risk. it is also striking other northern hemisphere countries. in england, infecting one of the stars of the next harry potter movie. >> quite scary when they told me i had swine flu. it has been in the press and stuff. it's...
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. >> he was proud to represent his family, the state of utah and the united states of america. >> reporter: local residents showed support outside ft. hood, doctors said many soldiers wounded in the shootings thursday have gone home and almost all are out of intensive care now. but some will face life-long challenges. >> there's a possibility that some of these patients will be physically impaired for the rest of their life and there's no doubt that many of them will be psychologically impaired for the rest of their lives. >> reporter: investigators piecing together the crime seen say they have no reason to believe the alleged gunman, army major nidal malik hasan had any accomplices. >> all evidence at this point indicates the suspect allegedly acted alone. a in the actual shootings. >> reporter: investigators say they have no evidence that friendly fire from soldiers or police hit any of the victims. hasan is being treated away from ft. hood. >> the suspect major hasan remains hospitalized in san antonio. we understand he remains in icu as no longer on a ventilator. >> reporter: hasan's u
. >> he was proud to represent his family, the state of utah and the united states of america. >> reporter: local residents showed support outside ft. hood, doctors said many soldiers wounded in the shootings thursday have gone home and almost all are out of intensive care now. but some will face life-long challenges. >> there's a possibility that some of these patients will be physically impaired for the rest of their life and there's no doubt that many of them will be...
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. >> this is an opportunity for the united states to connect to the world. >> another key player for the chicago delegation is the first lady of television, oprah winfrey. >> my message is really about my love for chicago and the spirit that we know the games will bring. >> as the olympic delegation gathers in copenhagen, a host of celebrities and dignitaries are making the final push for chicago, but it is still clear who carries the most are power. >> the expect to be the difference maker? >> no. >> even before he planned it, the president is expecting to make a strong impression on the voting members. >> this is one of the most charismatic man on the planet. >> rio de janeiro has some star power of its own. arguably, the most famous athlete ever, pele, is in denmark trying to provide a strong kick for his country to host the games. >> we have never had it in south america. >> as chicago prepares for friday's decision on the host city. >> we are just hoping for the right answer and that chicago concelebrate. >> an answer that is now less than 24 hours away. >> the final presentatio
. >> this is an opportunity for the united states to connect to the world. >> another key player for the chicago delegation is the first lady of television, oprah winfrey. >> my message is really about my love for chicago and the spirit that we know the games will bring. >> as the olympic delegation gathers in copenhagen, a host of celebrities and dignitaries are making the final push for chicago, but it is still clear who carries the most are power. >> the expect...
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states. he was arrested in switzerland on the international warrant as he arrived in zurich to accept a lifetime achievement award. the u.s. wants him transferred back to america to stand charges from having sex with a 13-year- old girl. they will try to prove that the arrest is illegal and he should be released from swiss custody. what's new evidence could be revealed of 42 people that try to extort money from john travolta after the death of his son. >> it has not been easy for john travolta and his wife to relive the day their son died of a seizure at their vacation home. now they are having to deal with the alleged crime that happened next. two people offered to sell him a medical waiver to sign which was irrelevant for $45 million. people.com appear to have a conversation between them and the paramedic agreed to $15 million. both of the accused said they are innocent. now the supreme court awaits more evidence to see if the videotape is a smoking gun. >> we are starting to see some defen
states. he was arrested in switzerland on the international warrant as he arrived in zurich to accept a lifetime achievement award. the u.s. wants him transferred back to america to stand charges from having sex with a 13-year- old girl. they will try to prove that the arrest is illegal and he should be released from swiss custody. what's new evidence could be revealed of 42 people that try to extort money from john travolta after the death of his son. >> it has not been easy for john...
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states. the problem was highlighted by a wrong-way crash in new york last month involving an intoxicated woman that killed eight people. >>> when we return in just a moment, remembering the man behind "60 minutes." television legend don hewitt. my doctor told me something i never knew. as we get older, our bodies become... less able to absorb calcium. he recommended citracal. it's a different kind of calcium. calcium citrate, with vitamin d... for improved absorption to nourish your bones. like my life is split in two. there's the life i live. and the life i want to live. fortunately, there's enbrel. enbrel can help relieve pain, stiffness, fatigue, and stop joint damage. because enbrel suppresses your immune system, serious, sometimes fatal, events including infections, tuberculosis, lymphoma and nervous system and blood disorders have occurred. before starting enbrel, your doctor should test you for tuberculosis. also ask your doctor if you live in an area don't start enbrel if you have an
states. the problem was highlighted by a wrong-way crash in new york last month involving an intoxicated woman that killed eight people. >>> when we return in just a moment, remembering the man behind "60 minutes." television legend don hewitt. my doctor told me something i never knew. as we get older, our bodies become... less able to absorb calcium. he recommended citracal. it's a different kind of calcium. calcium citrate, with vitamin d... for improved absorption to...
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states. >> it seemed to operate smoothly. >> folks even though they have had to wait up to an hour seem to be appreciative. >> this was the fourth year for the clinic, held one month early to make way for the swine flu vaccine. state health officials say the first shipments of that vaccine are expected to arrive tuesday. eventually there will be enough in the state for everybody who wants to get the vaccine to get it. a sign of the times, long lines for free seasonal flu vaccine and the elbow bump. >> or hand sanitizer. >> in lieu of that almost passe hand shake. >> there is continuing coverage of the h1n1 flu virus on our website. we have set up links to the center for disease control and details of the simms. that is wbaltv.com. in other news tonight, a prominent baltimore rabbi convicted of sexually ma lesting a woman half his age is accused again. five more women have come forward alleging in this 85-year-old rabbi touched them in a sexual manner or made comments or both. the sun reports that three of them connected the newspaper and others were referred by others. a traffic stop en
states. >> it seemed to operate smoothly. >> folks even though they have had to wait up to an hour seem to be appreciative. >> this was the fourth year for the clinic, held one month early to make way for the swine flu vaccine. state health officials say the first shipments of that vaccine are expected to arrive tuesday. eventually there will be enough in the state for everybody who wants to get the vaccine to get it. a sign of the times, long lines for free seasonal flu...
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he called people in the united states and told them they won an international lottery. victims were told to pay thousands of dollars in fees and taxes to claim their prizes but there was no lottery and victims never received anything. what do you do if your bank denies your mortgage application? according to one new zealand man, you withdraw all the money you have in the bank and then ask for it in small bills. the man said he watched as the teller counted out his entire withdrawal, $9,520 bills. the bank says they rejected the man's application because as an artist he doesn't have a weekly income. >> all righty. 5:27. coming up in our next half-hour of 11 news today -- >> 12 people are hurt when a gunman opened fire at an east baltimore cookout. details are straight ahead. >> our new governor has a very nice family, too. so leave his kids alone. >> former vice presidential nominee sarah palin stepped down as governor of alaska. that's the topic of our "watercooler question of the day." >> and severe storms rolled through the area last night. on h.d. doppler this mornin
he called people in the united states and told them they won an international lottery. victims were told to pay thousands of dollars in fees and taxes to claim their prizes but there was no lottery and victims never received anything. what do you do if your bank denies your mortgage application? according to one new zealand man, you withdraw all the money you have in the bank and then ask for it in small bills. the man said he watched as the teller counted out his entire withdrawal, $9,520...
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wake-up call that surprised everyone, including the president of the united states. even barack obama's most ardent admirers did not expect him to become a nobel laureate so soon after becoming president. you don't have to know norwegian to understand the gasps of surprise in oslo when the prize was awarded to barack obama. >> barack obama. >> reporter: the five-member nobel committee cited the president's efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and his vision of a world free of nuclear weapons. but to many the real message seemed to be europe likes the fact that america has a new leader and he is not george w. bush. >> obama has as president created a new international climate. >> reporter: six hours later in the oval office the president and his chief of staff were still trying to find the right note of humility for the occasion. >> i do not view it as a recognition of my own accomplishments, but rather as an affirmation of american leadership on behalf of aspirations held by people in all nations. >> reporter: the president said he would accept the prize as
wake-up call that surprised everyone, including the president of the united states. even barack obama's most ardent admirers did not expect him to become a nobel laureate so soon after becoming president. you don't have to know norwegian to understand the gasps of surprise in oslo when the prize was awarded to barack obama. >> barack obama. >> reporter: the five-member nobel committee cited the president's efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and his vision of a world free...
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states, back to new jersey where they used to live, and they will live once again. a little back story here. back in 2004, david's wife left him, brought their son sean here to brazil, divorced david here, got remarried, got pregnant and died during childbirth. david is the only living parent and the supreme court ruled david should get full custody of his son and they belong in the u.s. that reunion happening in the next 12 hours, negotiated and agreed to by both sides. >> jeff rossen, thanks for that update. >>> last night was a rough night for blackberry addicts. a national outage that lasted six hours. e-mail service went down, palms were itching. it was the second outage in the week. >>> there is a split in the entertainment world getting a lot of attention tonight because it was involved what was known to be one of the most enduring hollywood relationships. tim robins and susan sarandon announced this will split after 20 years. >> we'll remember a friend and hero. by changing her medicare prescription plan. all we had to do was go to cvs.com and use the free s
states, back to new jersey where they used to live, and they will live once again. a little back story here. back in 2004, david's wife left him, brought their son sean here to brazil, divorced david here, got remarried, got pregnant and died during childbirth. david is the only living parent and the supreme court ruled david should get full custody of his son and they belong in the u.s. that reunion happening in the next 12 hours, negotiated and agreed to by both sides. >> jeff rossen,...
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states at every level and frankly they're not above using spiritual and political blackmail to do it. >> reporter: in washington, d.c., where they could approve a same-sex marriage bill next week. they say it would force them to end programs helping the needy. because the law would require groups like catholic charities to provide full employee benefits to same-sex couple, the something the church refuses to do. >> church leaders say they are morally obligated to take strong stands on issues. >> we have a right and a duty to bring spiritual visions and values into these discussions. >> reporter: discussion over heated issues that divide a prominent congressman and his church and americans of all faiths. ron allen, nbc news, new york. >>> america has lost another recipient of the medal of honor. alejandro ruiz has died. son of mexican immigrants, he fought in okinawa, walking through fire and grenades to take out a pill box and single handedly kill 12 enemy soldiers. argument is, president truman awarded him with the medal of honor. he stayed in the army for 16 more years and fought a
states at every level and frankly they're not above using spiritual and political blackmail to do it. >> reporter: in washington, d.c., where they could approve a same-sex marriage bill next week. they say it would force them to end programs helping the needy. because the law would require groups like catholic charities to provide full employee benefits to same-sex couple, the something the church refuses to do. >> church leaders say they are morally obligated to take strong stands...
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states is broken. >> reporter: tonight, the brazilian family has filed another appeal. and even if david goldman does get sean back this week, his supporters say there is no way to make up for the years he's lost with his son. andrea mitchell, nbc news, washington. >>> the national transportation safety board today released new documents from the investigation into that northwest airlines jet that flew past its destination airport back in october because of what was going on in the cockpit among the pilots. nbc's tom costello in washington with the new details on this story that just keeps getting more interesting. tom, good evening. >> reporter: this paints a picture of air traffic controllers failing to notify each other that flight 188 was out of radio contact for the better part of 30 minutes before denver and minneapolis controllers raised the red flag, alerting the airline and eventually the military. the crew was on the wrong frequency, on a canadian air traffic control channel, opinion weg, in fact, and didn't realize their mistake in the flight attendants calle
states is broken. >> reporter: tonight, the brazilian family has filed another appeal. and even if david goldman does get sean back this week, his supporters say there is no way to make up for the years he's lost with his son. andrea mitchell, nbc news, washington. >>> the national transportation safety board today released new documents from the investigation into that northwest airlines jet that flew past its destination airport back in october because of what was going on in...
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. >> he made stuff up and took pleasure in the fact that the united states had probably wasted money responding. >> reporter: an argument experts say may never be resolved. but tonight, john mccain who opposed the bush/cheney interrogation policies criticized the attorney general's decision to investigate cia interrogators creating more political headaches for the white house. brian. >>> andrea mitchell in washington tonight. thanks. >>> federal health officials are wrapping up two days of meetings at the centers for disease control in atlanta. it is all about planning for a potential surge in swine flu cases this fall. the message from the government "get vaccinated. when it is available as soon as you can." but there are still a lot of question out there. last night here we asked you for yours. a lot of you posted questions on our website overnight. we'll begin with this one. its the h1/n1 any more dangerous than the regular seasonal flu? here is our own robert bazell. >> reporter: recent animal and other lab tests do show this virus is potentially more dangerous than most seasonal
. >> he made stuff up and took pleasure in the fact that the united states had probably wasted money responding. >> reporter: an argument experts say may never be resolved. but tonight, john mccain who opposed the bush/cheney interrogation policies criticized the attorney general's decision to investigate cia interrogators creating more political headaches for the white house. brian. >>> andrea mitchell in washington tonight. thanks. >>> federal health officials...
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a new study is estimating about 40% of all the food produced in the united states is thrown out, thrown away. 40% of it. and yet a survey from the u.s. department of agriculture reports 1 in 6 americans say they don't have enough to eat. nbc's mara schiavocampo spent time with one middle-class family that could be called the new face of hunger. >> reporter: for so many people these days grocery shopping is a reminder of what they cannot afford. >> my name is susan. i was purchasing in purchasing. and i was laid off. >> how much do you generally spend when you come to the grocery store? >> it depends on how much i have. i spend 150, i would say, a month. that's what i was spending a week. >> reporter: to stretch her unemployment checks she uses coupons on sale items and often buys discounted produce. >> these are damaged. they might be -- have parts on them. >> reporter: it's the best she can do to feed her three kids, fiance, and his daughter. >> do you have breakfast every day? >> no. >> sometimes no. >> maybe five days out of the week they don't eat breakfast. prior to this they were
a new study is estimating about 40% of all the food produced in the united states is thrown out, thrown away. 40% of it. and yet a survey from the u.s. department of agriculture reports 1 in 6 americans say they don't have enough to eat. nbc's mara schiavocampo spent time with one middle-class family that could be called the new face of hunger. >> reporter: for so many people these days grocery shopping is a reminder of what they cannot afford. >> my name is susan. i was purchasing...
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. >> i think we need to remember that we are a united states of america a. >> i wish i could do more than put a can in a box. >> but you are doing what you can do? >> i'm doing what i can do. >> reporter: this facility feeds a half million needy chicagoans every year. their message, every day is a good day to volunteer. in los angeles, volunteering to strengthen community and self. >> take an hour or two from your life. it is not gonna kill you. it is going to help you, actually. >> reporter: there are members of girls inc., an organization that encourages young women to succeed. the first national day of service was spent touching up, cleaning up and sprucing up their school. >> it is a day we could start looking at as a day of rebirth and renewal. >> reporter: on this, the anniversary of an awful day, people giving of themselves in different ways, but with a common goal. ♪ ♪ we can make the world a better place for everyone ♪ >> reporter: kevin tibbles, nbc news, chicago. >>> and that is our broadcast for this friday night and for this week. thank you for being with us. i'm b
. >> i think we need to remember that we are a united states of america a. >> i wish i could do more than put a can in a box. >> but you are doing what you can do? >> i'm doing what i can do. >> reporter: this facility feeds a half million needy chicagoans every year. their message, every day is a good day to volunteer. in los angeles, volunteering to strengthen community and self. >> take an hour or two from your life. it is not gonna kill you. it is going...
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so thank you, united states. [ cheers and applause ] >> yeah, thank you. >> jimmy: i know a lot of your influences, early influences was radio like "the goon show" and "beyond the fringe." that's tricky to find, too, unless go to the -- you've got like an old vinyl or something like that. like, they don't have any of those tapes, as well. >> no, that was the best show i ever saw. 1962 they came to cambridge and i saw a matinee and it was peter cook, dudley moore, johnaton miller, and allen bennett, whose now probably one of our best two or three playwrights, the best show i ever saw. four comic geniuses. and it doesn't exist on tape at all. >> jimmy: amazing. i have it on vinyl, vinyl, like "the great train robbery" it was probably of -- >> yes. i think we all thought peter cook was the greatest of them all. >> jimmy: yeah. >> he was so brilliant as frank miller once said, he said, if you wanted three minutes material -- it produced -- it took peter three minutes to produce it. he could just sit down and ad lib it, and you could write it all down and perform it. he was a genius. i don't
so thank you, united states. [ cheers and applause ] >> yeah, thank you. >> jimmy: i know a lot of your influences, early influences was radio like "the goon show" and "beyond the fringe." that's tricky to find, too, unless go to the -- you've got like an old vinyl or something like that. like, they don't have any of those tapes, as well. >> no, that was the best show i ever saw. 1962 they came to cambridge and i saw a matinee and it was peter cook, dudley...
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it will push them farther east, not a major threat right now, at least not for the united states. look at the low temperature. that is very unusual and october when the normal low as 47. we will not said the official low for the day. we will certainly set a new low as we had to the evening. it did not produce much rain, but it did pick up the wind. the storm is centered appear in northern new england. behind it is where we have had those strong, gusty winds. the peak gust was 50. we are still under a wind advisory 3 6:00 this evening. temperatures again slowly starting to fall back. we are now at 65. we will set a new low. it look to the chilly air in the mountains that is heading this way. 44-51 the temperature spread tomorrow morning as the when the diminishes to 5 10 miles an hour. the pressure comes in with clearing skies, and we will see some sign tomorrow. fairly pleasant temperature wise. it is dropping rapidly south and east. you can see the moisture building out ahead of it. as we head into the weekend -- it for tomorrow, sunny to partly cloudy skies with comfortable temp
it will push them farther east, not a major threat right now, at least not for the united states. look at the low temperature. that is very unusual and october when the normal low as 47. we will not said the official low for the day. we will certainly set a new low as we had to the evening. it did not produce much rain, but it did pick up the wind. the storm is centered appear in northern new england. behind it is where we have had those strong, gusty winds. the peak gust was 50. we are still...
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the question is ultimately how much leverage does the united states and its allies have and we don't know the answer to that yet because we don't know how alied the allies are at this point and whether iran is willing to negotiate in good faith. >> on the domestic front. some call it the jobless recovery after a 26-year high in unemployment. are you getting a hint that the administration is reconsidering their recovery plans? >> is the stimulus enough to make this recovery work? are people feeling it. there is a feeling out there that the banks got bailed out. they're doing better. what about the rest of us? we can't gate job if we're looking for one. this is the test for the president as he gets closer to this midterm year. >> now here's jenna. >> thanks. after a brief courtroom appearance on saturday, the man accused of stalking espn reporter erin andrews taking nude photos of her and posting them online is now spending this weekend in jail. nbc's rehema ellis has details. >> reporter: in a chicago courtroom, 48-year-old michael barrett, an insurance executive, was dressed in an or
the question is ultimately how much leverage does the united states and its allies have and we don't know the answer to that yet because we don't know how alied the allies are at this point and whether iran is willing to negotiate in good faith. >> on the domestic front. some call it the jobless recovery after a 26-year high in unemployment. are you getting a hint that the administration is reconsidering their recovery plans? >> is the stimulus enough to make this recovery work? are...
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. >> i promise you this, the city of chicago and the united states of america will make the world proud. >> other cities under consideration will find outwho get the gold later today. >> the decision is expected to be announced at 1:30 today. >> dozens of supporters have joined area olympic champions for a special event as they prepare for next year's winter games. the bobsled federation hosted a fund-raiser lies night for the maryland members of the u.s. national bobsled team. they enjoyed food, fun, and fever to support the area world- class athletes. >> it's important, especially in for the reigning world champion under a lot of pressure. >> my job is to get the thing going as fast as it can. a half to be strong and agile enough to load into the lead without slowing it down. >> reigning world champions. the proceeds from the fund- raiser held support the u.s. bobsled federation's training and research and development programs. they will compete in vancouver in february. >> good morning. there's a new accident on southbound 95 approaching the beltway northeast. in the area of white ma
. >> i promise you this, the city of chicago and the united states of america will make the world proud. >> other cities under consideration will find outwho get the gold later today. >> the decision is expected to be announced at 1:30 today. >> dozens of supporters have joined area olympic champions for a special event as they prepare for next year's winter games. the bobsled federation hosted a fund-raiser lies night for the maryland members of the u.s. national...
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. >> this is about a very long history of the lack of real justice for african-americans in the united states generally but particularly in the deep south. >> reporter: joyner called it a great day for his two late uncles. >> i hope now they rest in peace. >> reporter: a peace he hopes that will lead to justice for others. ron mott, nbc news, columbia, south carolina. >>> one of the great pop crooners of the 1950s and '60s has died. al martino had hits with songs like "spanish eyes," "volare," and "here in my heart." but he may be best remembered for his role as singer johnny fontane in "the godfather." >> godfather, i don't know what to do. i don't know what to do. >> you could act like a man! what's the matter with you? ♪ >> the character, said to be based on frank sinatra, also evoked martino's own life. born alfred cini to italian immigrant parents, martino's smooth romantic singing made him a star. he was also a navy veteran of world war ii, injured on iwo jima when he was still a teenager. al martino died tuesday in his boyhood home outside philadelphia. he was 82. >>> when we
. >> this is about a very long history of the lack of real justice for african-americans in the united states generally but particularly in the deep south. >> reporter: joyner called it a great day for his two late uncles. >> i hope now they rest in peace. >> reporter: a peace he hopes that will lead to justice for others. ron mott, nbc news, columbia, south carolina. >>> one of the great pop crooners of the 1950s and '60s has died. al martino had hits with...